The Ontario Sidesaddle Association will be holding its AGM on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 1:00 pm. at Rustic Meadows, 5712 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh, Ontario.
Our special guest speaker will be Karen Bray, who will educate us on the Importance of Back Health for Both Horse and Rider.
Contact us for more information.
Hope to see you there!
The Ontario Sidesaddle Association, a recognized non-profit organization, was established in 2010 to promote and encourage the art of sidesaddle riding in Ontario; to develop, educate and encourage the use of suitable and proper standards of performance and judging; to educate members and spectators in the safe training and exhibition of sidesaddle riding; and to provide education, guidance, fellowship, and camaraderie to all sidesaddle enthusiasts.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Martin & Martin Sidesaddle For Sale - SOLD
This saddle has been sold. Congratulations to the new owner!
Lovely Martin & Martin sidesaddle for sale. All leather saddle with dual position leaping pommel and working garage door feature for adjusting girth while mounted. Comes complete with stirrup fitting, sidesaddle iron and balance girth. Used for fox hunting and showing, fits wide variety of horses. Seat measures 21x13 1/2. Medium wide tree. Newer leather panel and recent billets. Has patented M&M bullseye breakaway fitting.
Lovely Martin & Martin sidesaddle for sale. All leather saddle with dual position leaping pommel and working garage door feature for adjusting girth while mounted. Comes complete with stirrup fitting, sidesaddle iron and balance girth. Used for fox hunting and showing, fits wide variety of horses. Seat measures 21x13 1/2. Medium wide tree. Newer leather panel and recent billets. Has patented M&M bullseye breakaway fitting.
Asking price has been reduced to $1,650.00 US.
For more information please contact Jeanne at LongMeadow @ comcast.net.
Friday, March 4, 2011
OSA Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Ontario Sidesaddle Association is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Rustic Meadows, 5712 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh, Ontario. Come on out and join the fun!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Ontario Sidesaddle Association - Call for Director Nominations
Call for Consideration
If you have an interest in side-saddle, please consider supporting our club by running for one (1) of five (5) possible Board of Directors positions. Any current Ontario Side-saddle Association member over 18, is eligible & you may nominate yourself or another upon their agreement.
If you have an interest in side-saddle, please consider supporting our club by running for one (1) of five (5) possible Board of Directors positions. Any current Ontario Side-saddle Association member over 18, is eligible & you may nominate yourself or another upon their agreement.
The Fun Stuff
Being involved in the beginning years of OSA will be very rewarding for the ground breakers. This is your chance to have real input forming an association that fits your needs. The informal meetings rotate around various members’ homes serving coffee & cookies. The duration is usually around 3 hours with much animated, fun discussion promoting side-saddle. You can be involved as little or as much as you want with no special skills required. Come out & meet new friends with the fellowship of a common interest.
Being involved in the beginning years of OSA will be very rewarding for the ground breakers. This is your chance to have real input forming an association that fits your needs. The informal meetings rotate around various members’ homes serving coffee & cookies. The duration is usually around 3 hours with much animated, fun discussion promoting side-saddle. You can be involved as little or as much as you want with no special skills required. Come out & meet new friends with the fellowship of a common interest.
The Formal Stuff
This letter is the formal by-law notice & governance, to solicit Board of Directors nominations to be submitted by Tuesday March 15, 2011. Once submissions are received, a general notification letter of nominees will be sent to the OSA membership by April 15, 2011. Candidates will be voted upon at the OSA Annual General Meeting held in the Guelph area May 14, 2011.
This letter is the formal by-law notice & governance, to solicit Board of Directors nominations to be submitted by Tuesday March 15, 2011. Once submissions are received, a general notification letter of nominees will be sent to the OSA membership by April 15, 2011. Candidates will be voted upon at the OSA Annual General Meeting held in the Guelph area May 14, 2011.
Duties:
- Fulfill a 2 year term upon acceptance of position at AGM
- Attend at least 3 meetings during each calendar year beginning January 1
- Participate in all matters affecting the membership
(There are By-law resolutions if for some reason you no longer can maintain your post.)
Feel free to contact any of the nominating committee for more information or queries – see contact info below.
Check out our blog at www.onsidesaddle.blogspot.com to get a feel for the excitement of Ontario’s first side-saddle riding club.
Check out our blog at www.onsidesaddle.blogspot.com to get a feel for the excitement of Ontario’s first side-saddle riding club.
Next Step
Please submit an email of your intent to consider running for Board of Director election. There are five (5) positions required. At that point someone from the nominating committee will contact you for further submission information.
Please submit an email of your intent to consider running for Board of Director election. There are five (5) positions required. At that point someone from the nominating committee will contact you for further submission information.
Reply to any Nomination Committee member below
Lois Beecraft email: loistssl @ hotmail.com
Ilka Boecker email: theboeckers @ rogers.com
Pam Hope email: pamhope @ rogers.com
Lois Beecraft email: loistssl @ hotmail.com
Ilka Boecker email: theboeckers @ rogers.com
Pam Hope email: pamhope @ rogers.com
Thanks for your support.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
American Sidesaddle Assocation asks the AQHA to allow sidesaddles
The American Sidesaddle Association, a US-based non-profit organization, is asking the American Quarter Horse Association to change their rules and allow sidesaddle riders to compete aboard their American Quarter Horses. Many women have been showing in sidesaddles for years and a number of breed associations and disciplines allow and even welcome riders showing their mounts under sidesaddle tack. The American Quarter Horse Association however, forbids riders from showing their horses aside and since many other organizations follow AQHA rules, this precludes a large part of the equestrian community from being able to show sidesaddle. Below is a link to an article posted on the Hunter Jumper News website.
http://www.hunterjumpernews.com/?p=16104
The Ontario Sidesaddle Association discussed this issue at its recent meeting, and supports the ASA in petitioning the AQHA for a rule change. A letter from the OSA will be drafted and sent to the AQHA on behalf of all of its members who ride Quarter Horses or are otherwise affected by this rule.
http://www.hunterjumpernews.com/?p=16104
The Ontario Sidesaddle Association discussed this issue at its recent meeting, and supports the ASA in petitioning the AQHA for a rule change. A letter from the OSA will be drafted and sent to the AQHA on behalf of all of its members who ride Quarter Horses or are otherwise affected by this rule.
Riding Side-Saddle, by Janet W. MacDonald
Help the OSA raise funds by purchasing this book through our Amazon Associates program.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
English Sidesaddle FOR SALE
SOLD!
Make: London Harness Company
Tree Size: Medium/Wide
Seat length: 21"
Price: $1,000.00 US (not including shipping)
This saddle has been well-maintained, and was used on an Arabian horse. The seller is based in Indiana and is firm on her price. Photos will be posted as soon as they are available. In the meantime, if you are interested please contact us.
Make: London Harness Company
Tree Size: Medium/Wide
Seat length: 21"
Price: $1,000.00 US (not including shipping)
This saddle has been well-maintained, and was used on an Arabian horse. The seller is based in Indiana and is firm on her price. Photos will be posted as soon as they are available. In the meantime, if you are interested please contact us.
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